BCom (Honours) Human Resource Management
1 Year
NQF Level 8
120 credits
Supported distance learning
Flexible & 100% Online
About The BCom (Honours) Human Resource Management
The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Human Resource Management (HRM) from MANCOSA is a one-year postgraduate degree that prepares students for employment in middle to senior management. The underlying focus of the honours programme is to link human resources to the business imperatives of the organisation. The Honours Human Resource Management Degree programme is also aimed at providing the student with an understanding and working application of the principles essential to the effective management of organisations, with specialisation in the human resource management function.
An Honours Degree in Human Resource Management will allow you to gain understanding and working application of the principles essential to the effective management of organisations, with specialisation in the area of human resources.
The programme provides students with advanced skills set in the field of Human Resource Management with a view to become Human Resource Managers.
- Prepares students for employment in middle to senior management.
- Teaches graduates how to link human resources to the business imperatives of the organisation.
Who Should Attend ?
- Graduates who have completed a related bachelor’s degree and wish to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in management.
- Those who are in employment and wish to enhance their career prospects in the field of Human Resource Management.
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
Career Opportunities
BCom (Honours) Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Consultant
- Labour Relations Officer
- Human Resource Strategist
- Human Resource Manager
- Human Resource Business Partner
Assessments
The final assessment marks consists of assignments and examinations.
Programme Structure - BCom (Hons) Human Resource Management
Duration: 1 year
Semester 1
- Strategic Training and Development
- Guidelines to writing a Research Project
- Labour Law
- Organisational Psychology
Semester 2
- Employment Relations
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Research Report (Compulsory)
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to make decisions and act appropriately through an understanding of organisational structure, systems and relevant policies in human resource management practice;
- Apply various methods and systems in the development of human resource strategies and plans;
- Evaluate, select and apply appropriate methods, procedures or techniques when affecting human resource management functions;
- Organise and coordinate a wide range of activities and resources in human resources management.
- Practice social sensitivity in relationships and interact effectively in group settings.
- Demonstrate an ability to develop and communicate ideas and opinions in well-formed arguments using appropriate academic and professional discourse when engaged in human resources management contexts;
- Demonstrate the ability to manage processes and take accountability in a variety of contexts relating to the management of human resources;
- Demonstrate the ability to take decisions and act ethically and professionally; and
- Contribute to improving organisational culture and climate.
Student Support
The guide includes:
- Compulsory readings
- Self-study activities
- Tutorial Letters
- Assessment Exercises
In addition, students have access to:
- Online Journals
- Past examination papers
- Supplementary learning materials available
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